The Best Hotels Closest to Shugakuin Imperial Villa in Kyoto - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern two-story house with large windows, a reflection in the water, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A bar area with a view of a forest through large windows, bar stools, and a variety of glassware and bottles on the counter.

A modern spa area with a large bathtub, seating, and a view of a bamboo garden through large glass doors.

A dining table with breakfast items, a teapot, and a view of a lush garden.

1. moksa Rebirth Hotel

Sakyo Ward, 1 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa

Peter

Rp4.080.362

Rp4.488.398 total

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure, elevated platform, and lanterns.

A traditional Japanese building with a stone pathway leading through a forested area.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tea set, and a view of trees through a shoji screen.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tea set, and two rocking chairs facing a large window with a view of autumn trees and a house.

2. Heihachi Tea House Inn

Sakyo Ward, 1 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa

"This is the perfect place for an authentic Japanese experience. The staff are wonderful and the meals are superb. Tranquil surroundings with a 5 star multi-course meals each day for breakfast and dinner. The sauna and hot baths were great for winding down after a day of touring. Touring was easy because bus lines and train lines are nearby. We were sorry to leave the Tea House and really hope to return some day. "

Raheem

Rp10.318.273

Rp11.350.100 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A large, circular building with a flat roof and multiple windows, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved road.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden with trees and a stone bridge.

A table set with various dishes, a glass of wine, and a teapot, with a view of greenery and water in the background.

A serene garden with a pond, rocks, and trees illuminated at night.

3. The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

Sakyo Ward, 2.1 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa

Sherif

Rp1.413.030

Rp1.787.483 total

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A two-story building with a sign reading "Pension Hotel".

A living room with a TV, dining table, chairs, and a sofa.

A room with two single beds, a television, and a window with curtains.

A room with tatami flooring, a wooden table, a television, and a futon.

4. Pension Kitashirakawa

Sakyo Ward, 2.7 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa

Jonathan

Rp928.645

Rp1.021.509 total

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A garden with various plants in containers and a wooden fence in the background.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a futon bed.

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden entrance, a covered porch, and a small garden area.

A narrow hallway with wooden doors and a staircase.

5. Kyonosato

Sakyo Ward, 2.9 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa

さつき

Rp1.250.575

Rp1.547.626 total

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, wooden accents, and a mirror with a blue-lit window.

A traditional Japanese building with a black and white exterior, a hanging lantern, and a signboard with Japanese characters.

A small, compact room with a single bed, a window with curtains, and a wall with a colorful tapestry.

A wooden table with a kettle and a lamp, surrounded by green cushions.

6. yadoya

Sakyo Ward, 1.2 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa

"The owner was very lovely and polite, he prep matcha tea for welcoming us also offering fresh bread making in the morning for our breakfast but my family were very tired from a long day travelling and activities we did in the area, we just want to sleep in so we had to miss out on that. House was clean. The bath was the highlight for us. Just the tap in both toilets a bit hard to operate so we had to wash our hands in the bathroom instead."

Warangkhana

Rp4.168.999

Rp4.585.899 total

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern multi-story building with a curved roof, large windows, and balconies.

A hot tub with a waterfall feature, large windows, and a view of greenery.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, a bed with a wooden headboard, and a large mirror.

7. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

Kamigyo Ward, 3.9 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa

Simon

Rp2.621.468

Rp2.883.615 total

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden platform, and a bed with a blue blanket.

A tatami mat room with a low wooden table and cushions.

A garden with a wooden fence, gravel path, and various plants.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area with tables and chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

8. Rinn Niomon

Sakyo Ward, 5.3 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa

Dwayne

Rp1.151.687

Rp1.266.856 total

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern living room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a framed photograph on the wall.

A modern outdoor seating area with a round table, a bottle of champagne, and a plate of fruit.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, leather sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery and a sailboat.

9. Kamo Residences by Reflections

Kamigyo Ward, 4 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa

Marc

Rp10.355.795

Rp11.391.374 total

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple seating areas, and a restaurant.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure and a thatched roof, surrounded by autumn foliage.

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor seating area with two wooden chairs and a table.

A spacious atrium with a green table displaying items, surrounded by large floral arrangements and a red umbrella.

10. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Nishijin, 5.4 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa

Manish

Rp2.339.236

Rp2.573.160 total

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden walkway, stone lanterns, and a small pond.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a wooden wall.

A traditional Japanese garden with stone lanterns, a stone bridge, and lush greenery.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen door, and a view of greenery outside.

11. Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel

Nishijin, 5.7 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa

JASON

Rp938.025

Rp1.031.827 total

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled entrance and a small balcony.

A hallway with wooden flooring, a sliding door with vertical blinds, a refrigerator, and a microwave on a counter.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

A hotel room with a traditional tatami mat floor, a bed with neatly folded white linens, and a modern ceiling light fixture.

12. Kanade Kawaramachinijo

Downtown Kyoto, 5.5 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa

Gary

Rp1.435.178

Rp1.578.696 total

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern building with large windows and a stone wall in front.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two chairs, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area with a sink and stove, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

13. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 5.6 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa

Brandi

Rp5.909.426

Rp6.500.369 total

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, and a sliding door leading to another room.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table and chairs, a small table with a cup, and a potted plant.

A modern building with a warm-lit entrance, large windows, and a visible reception area.

14. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 5.5 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa

Kurt

Rp8.320.656

Rp9.152.722 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a large window with a view.

A modern bar area with a central bar, seating on both sides, and decorative wall art.

A modern building with a stone facade, labeled "The Green."

A rooftop terrace with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a cityscape at night.

15. The Screen

Downtown Kyoto, 5.3 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa

Trinity

Rp2.551.427

Rp3.087.227 total

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern bathroom with a sliding glass door leading to a garden area.

A garden with rocks, moss, and a small fountain.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with chairs, and a balcony with a view of the outside.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding shoji screen door, a stone lantern, and a bed with a red and white bedding.

16. Marikoji Inn Kyoto

Sakyo Ward, 3.5 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa

Kimberly

Rp2.166.368

Rp2.440.329 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern interior with a bookshelf, two rocking chairs, and a small table.

A modern library with bookshelves, comfortable seating, and a person reading.

A modern building with large windows and a wooden facade.

A modern building with large windows, a staircase, and a well-lit interior.

17. Giappo Franca Kyoto

Sakyo Ward, 5.4 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa

Mariana

Rp1.132.717

Rp1.245.989 total

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A room with tatami flooring, a circular window offering a view of a garden with rocks and trees.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a green sofa, and a sliding door leading to a garden.

A traditional Japanese garden with a koi pond, stone lanterns, and various plants.

A bathroom with a large window, a round mirror, and a sink with a marble countertop.

18. Yadoya Nishijinso

Nishijin, 5.4 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa

Johan

Rp2.829.298

Rp3.112.228 total

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A person in a pool with a stone wall and plants in the background.

A hotel room with tatami flooring, a bed with white bedding, a view of a garden and mountains, and a traditional Japanese-style interior.

A modern indoor pool with a glass bottom, stone walls, and lounge chairs along the side.

19. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto, 5.4 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa

Akeem

Rp17.197.122

Rp21.754.359 total

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A hotel room with three beds, a minibar, a TV, and a large window with blinds.

A modern reception area with a central desk, seating, and a view of the outside.

A room with a door featuring a silhouette of a samurai holding a sword, an emergency exit sign, and a wall-mounted thermostat.

A modern hotel entrance with a vertical striped facade, a covered entrance area, and a visible parking garage.

20. HOTEL NINJA BLACK

5.6 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa

Brian

Rp1.050.588

Rp1.155.647 total

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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moksa Rebirth Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 94 reviews	View
Heihachi Tea House Inn	9.6 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection	8.8 Excellent 938 reviews	View
Pension Kitashirakawa	8.0 Very good 53 reviews	View
Kyonosato	9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews	View

Top Shugakuin Imperial Villa Hotel Reviews

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel! Staff were all amazing and very helpful. The room was nice and clean. Location was great with walking distance to all train stations and lots of restaurants and tourist areas."

Hilton Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is five stars, huge rooms very modern very elegant. The lobby staff is amazing. The restaurant is amazing. We didn’t upgrade on our room that included a lounge on the ninth floor, which was amazing as well. Plus a buffet downstairs at the lobby. Overall, this is beyond a five star hotel, plus it has an amazing location close to everything. We really enjoyed our stay definitely coming back."

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good

"Professional, warm and friendly staff. An amazing location (pedestrian area in the heart of the city). Great brekkie. Rooms are traditionally small; however they are well maintained. I’d stay here again quite happily. Thanks to the Gracery Team."

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hotel! Impeccably clean, great service, if I’m ever back in Kyoto I will be staying here again!"

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were awesome and friendly. The real star is the location of the hotel! 10/10. You walk out and youre surrounded by shops and restaurants everywhere. From the listing photos you cant really tell but when you get there you won't have a problem finding something to do or eat. Would definitely stay here again"

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel, can't recommend highly enough. Check in and breakfast staff so helpful"

The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly and professional service Not a lot of evening dinner options"

Hotel Okura Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Centrally located near restaurants and shops. Staff was friendly and helpful."

moksa Rebirth Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely adored my stay here only wish it was longer. Nicely remote because I find the tourists in Kyoto quite overwhelming and the sauna was lovely. Breakfast was also amazing and they accommodated my allergies without stress."

Other attractions near Shugakuin Imperial Villa

A multi-paneled view of a serene lake reflecting vibrant autumn foliage.

Ruriko-in Temple

10.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Ruriko-in Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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A traditional Japanese building with tatami flooring and a view of a vibrant autumn garden.

Enko-ji Temple

After visiting Enko-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Sekizan Zen-in Temple

Sekizan Zen-in Temple is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Sagimori Jinja Shrine

Sagimori Jinja Shrine is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Manshu-in Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Manshu-in Garden, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Rinkoin Temple

After visiting Rinkoin Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Mikage Shrine

After visiting Mikage Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Rakuhokurenge-ji Temple

Rakuhokurenge-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Shugakuin Imperial Villa?

Shugakuin Imperial Villa is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its picturesque gardens and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 7 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Shugakuin Imperial Villa?

Moksa Rebirth Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Shugakuin Imperial Villa. Other good options within 5 miles include The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection and Ryokan Yoshida-sanso.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Shugakuin Imperial Villa?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Shugakuin Imperial Villa.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Shugakuin Imperial Villa, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Shugakuin Imperial Villa.

What can I see and do near Shugakuin Imperial Villa?

You'll want to browse the collections at Mount Hiei, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto and Kyoto International Manga Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Ginkaku-ji Temple, Shimogamo Shrine and Enryakuji Temple. You can catch a show at Kyoto Concert Hall, Minamiza Theater and Gion Corner.

How can I get to Shugakuin Imperial Villa?

With so many choices for transport, exploring the area around Shugakuin Imperial Villa is simple. Local metro stations include Matsugasaki Station and Kokusaikaikan Station. If you're taking a train into town, Chayama Station, Mototanaka Station and Ichijoji Station are the stations closest to Sakyo Ward.

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Our top choices for Shugakuin Imperial Villa hotels

1. moksa Rebirth Hotel

2. Heihachi Tea House Inn

3. The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

4. Pension Kitashirakawa

5. Kyonosato

6. yadoya

7. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

8. Rinn Niomon

9. Kamo Residences by Reflections

10. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

11. Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel

12. Kanade Kawaramachinijo

13. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

14. Shikikaboku

15. The Screen

16. Marikoji Inn Kyoto

17. Giappo Franca Kyoto

18. Yadoya Nishijinso

19. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

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Top Shugakuin Imperial Villa Hotel Reviews

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Hilton Kyoto

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

Hotel Okura Kyoto

moksa Rebirth Hotel

Other attractions near Shugakuin Imperial Villa

Ruriko-in Temple

Enko-ji Temple

Sekizan Zen-in Temple

Sagimori Jinja Shrine

Manshu-in Garden

Rinkoin Temple

Mikage Shrine

Rakuhokurenge-ji Temple

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